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Can peroxide help dry out in abscess that is on the middle of my breast. and can it help kill the infection while taking the antibiotics?

Q: can peroxide help dry out in abscess that is on the middle of my breast. and can it help kill the infection while taking the antibiotics?

: Hydrogen peroxide may cause inflammation which can affect healing. Ask your doctor before using

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

Hydrogen peroxide may cause inflammation which can affect healing. Ask your doctor before using

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/31/2021

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A member asked:

Can peroxide help dry out in abscess that is on the middle of my breast. and can it help kill the infection while taking the antibiotics?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

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